A William & Mary walnut and feather banded kneehole desk

A William & Mary walnut and feather banded kneehole desk, circa 1690, the quarter veneered rectangular top with moulded edge, above one long and three short frieze drawers, above the central recessed cupboard door, flanked by a bank of three draws to each side, on turned bun feet, 79cm high, 94cm wide, 56cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits, chips and small losses. some old repairs and replacements. natural fading, most noticeably to the top and side panels. later nails. Some additional dark staining to the top. The lock to the top drawer may be later 18th century but many of the remainder appear to match eachother and be earlier 18th century. The handles and escutcheons may be original. There are no alternate holes, the wire fixtures securing the handles have in most cases moved and many have been secured in current position with The kneehole door is loose at the top of the pin hinge so requires some restoration to operate properly. Various old repairs and sections of replacement veneer. Evidence of old worm. The rear panels appear original and have been previously joined by later tape. There is a later slender pine stretcher nailed in at the top of the rear panels to secure. The feet are likely replacements in period style and have age. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer